Plastic film imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic film worth $7.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic film from
Most of the value came from China (38%), India (18%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 38% |
| India | $1.4M | 18% |
| United States | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $795K | 10% |
| Germany | $330K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $264K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $249K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $215K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $120K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 70% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 12% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 8.8% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 7.6% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 2.3% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 27% below the world average of $4.76, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia plastic film imports (HS 3921): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic film worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (18%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $4.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic film to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (70% of the value) and 3921.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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